Comparison

Analog Focus vs PTimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Analog Focus

Features
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Focus on what matters. Analog Focus is a simple Pomodoro timer built around an analog clock. Turn the dial and let go to start the timer. It's designed to help you spend less time looking at your phone and more time focusing on the task in front of you. The analog clock lets you understand the remaining time at a glance. When the timer ends, you'll receive a notification—even if your screen is off. Simple by design, so your focus stays uninterrupted. Features • Start by turning the dial • Analog clock for intuitive time awareness • Set any duration from 0 to 59 minutes • Notifications when the timer ends • No ads • One-time purchase Perfect for • Studying • Deep work • Reducing screen time • Pomodoro sessions • Anyone looking for a distraction-free timer

About

PTimer

Features
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Focus matters. But so does rest. PTimer is a Pomodoro timer that supports both — your way. 【Sound the shift】 Mark every work-to-break and break-to-work moment with a sound you actually like. Choose from 20 system sounds or bring in your own music or audio files. Set a different sound for each transition. 【Make the time yours】 Change the timer font to any typeface you like, including your own font files. 【Honor your rest】 Breaks you spend quietly — without touching or lifting your device — can be saved to Apple Health as mindful minutes (opt-in in Settings). 【More features】 · 5 color themes: Green, Silver, Blush, Indigo, Citrus · Widget support (Home Screen / Lock Screen) · Live Activity support · Control support — launch from Control Center, Lock Screen, or the Action button (iOS 18+) · Apple Watch support · Low power mode 【About Pomodoro】 25 minutes of focused work, followed by a short break — repeated. Session length and break duration are fully adjustable.

Screenshots

Analog Focus4 screens
PTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Analog Focus at none against PTimer's 3. PTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Analog Focus costs $1.99 and PTimer $0.99 up front. PTimer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Analog Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Analog Focus ships an update every 6 weeks, PTimer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Analog Focus versus PTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalog FocusPTimer
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasahiro Shindoakira kawakami

In-app purchases

None

Analog Focus

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PTimer

One-time3
  • Coffee$3.99
  • ランチ$9.99
  • お寿司$19.99

Questions

Is Analog Focus free?
Analog Focus costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTimer free?
PTimer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Analog Focus or PTimer have ads?
Neither Analog Focus nor PTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Analog Focus or PTimer?
Analog Focus ships an update every 6 weeks, and PTimer every 6 days. Most recently, Analog Focus was updated on August 15, 2026 and PTimer on September 23, 2026.

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